Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) · Facelift 2008
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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) · Facelift 2008 B 200 TurbovsVolkswagen Touran I · Facelift 2006 1.4 TSI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.4 s
- Fastest top speed218 km/h135 mph
- Most powerful193 hp144 kW
- Highest torque280 Nm207 lb-ft
- Lightest1,330 kg2,932 lb
- Best power-to-weight145 hp/t108 kW/t6.9 kg/hp
- Best overall score62/100
- Best performance score50/100
Volkswagen Touran I Facelift 2006 1.4 TSI
- Lowest combined fuel consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
- Best estimated range789 km491 mi
- Largest trunk667 L
- Best economy score86/100
- Best practicality score93/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | VolkswagenTouran IFacelift 20061.4 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 193hp144kW | 170hp127kW |
| Torque | 280Nm207lb-ft | 240Nm177lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,330kg2,932lb | 1,423kg3,137lb |
| Gross weight | 1,880kg4,145lb | 2,090kg4,608lb |
| Top speed | 218 km/h 135 mph | 212 km/h 132 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 77.7s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph Calculated | 93.3s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.4s | 8.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 38.0s Calculated | 52.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.0s Calculated | 8.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK | 7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK | 10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK | 6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.4s Calculated | 16.2s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb Calculated | 119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton Calculated | 169Nm/t113lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 659km409mi Calculated | 789km491mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,034cc124cu in | 1,390cc85cu in |
| Length | 4,273mm168in | 4,391mm173in |
| Width | 1,777mm70in | 1,794mm71in |
| Height | 1,604mm63in | 1,652mm65in |
| Wheelbase | 2,778mm109in | 2,678mm105in |
| Front track | 1,552mm61in | 1,539mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,547mm61in | 1,521mm60in |
| Trunk volume | 544L | 667L |
| Max trunk volume | 2,245L | 1,989L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 54L | 60L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Touran I Facelift 2006 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | 5,000 rpm | 1,800-4,850 rpm | 5,250 rpm |
| VolkswagenTouran IFacelift 20061.4 TSI | 6,000 rpm | 1,750 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | VolkswagenTouran IFacelift 20061.4 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.0 s | 8.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.4 s | 8.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 38.0 s | 52.7 s |
| Top speed | 218 km/h 135 mph | 212 km/h 132 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.6 s | 6.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.0 s | 10.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.9 s | 13.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.4 s | 16.2 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 149 km/h 92 mph | 140 km/h 87 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | 193 hp 144 kW |
| VolkswagenTouran IFacelift 20061.4 TSI | 170 hp 127 kW |
Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo has 23 hp more than Volkswagen Touran I Facelift 2006 1.4 TSI.
The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touran I Facelift 2006 1.4 TSI and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo: 23 hp (17 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenTouran IFacelift 20061.4 TSI | 240 Nm 177 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | 1,330 kg 2,932 lb |
| VolkswagenTouran IFacelift 20061.4 TSI | 1,423 kg 3,137 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | 218 km/h 135 mph |
| VolkswagenTouran IFacelift 20061.4 TSI | 212 km/h 132 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | 7.4 s |
| VolkswagenTouran IFacelift 20061.4 TSI | 8.5 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo and Volkswagen Touran I Facelift 2006 1.4 TSI: 1.1 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenTouran IFacelift 20061.4 TSI | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Touran I Facelift 2006 1.4 TSI and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo: 0.6 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | 145 hp/t 108 kW/t 6.9 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenTouran IFacelift 20061.4 TSI | 119 hp/t 89 kW/t 8.4 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | 659 km 409 mi |
| VolkswagenTouran IFacelift 20061.4 TSI | 789 km 491 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | 193 hp 144 kW | 7.4 s | 218 km/h 135 mph |
| VolkswagenTouran IFacelift 20061.4 TSI | 170 hp 127 kW | 8.5 s | 212 km/h 132 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo |
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| VolkswagenTouran IFacelift 20061.4 TSI |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo |
| 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenTouran IFacelift 20061.4 TSI |
| 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.
Acceleration vs fuel consumption
Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 mpg UK | 7.4 s |
| VolkswagenTouran IFacelift 20061.4 TSI | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK | 8.5 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | 145 hp/t 108 kW/t 6.9 kg/hp | 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenTouran IFacelift 20061.4 TSI | 119 hp/t 89 kW/t 8.4 kg/hp | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo | VolkswagenTouran IFacelift 20061.4 TSI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 193 hp 144 kW | 170 hp 127 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft | 240 Nm 177 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.4 s | 8.5 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 218 km/h 135 mph | 212 km/h 132 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,330 kg 2,932 lb | 1,423 kg 3,137 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 mpg UK | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 659 km 409 mi | 789 km 491 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 544 L 19.2 cu ft | 667 L 23.6 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 145 hp/t 108 kW/t 6.9 kg/hp | 119 hp/t 89 kW/t 8.4 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo | Volkswagen Touran I Facelift 2006 1.4 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK | 7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 14.35 LC100 km | 13.30 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 23.09 LC100 mi | 21.40 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal | 1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,153 LC/year | 1,995 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo
- Has 23 hp more
- Has 40 Nm more
- Is 93 kg lighter
- Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
- Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Smallest trunk
Volkswagen Touran I Facelift 2006 1.4 TSI
- Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 131 km (81 mi) more estimated range
- Has 123 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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